November 2018
A First for VMT on a Robbins TBM
The Ohio Canal Interceptor Tunnel (OCIT) is the largest project being undertaken on the ‘Akron Waterways Renewed!’ programme. The project is a joint venture between Illinois-based Kenny Construction Co. and Tokyo-based Obayashi Corp. which comprises boring a tunnel of 27 ft (8.23 m) internal diameter and 30.38 ft (9.26 m) external diameter over a length of 6,207 ft (1,892 m).
November 2018
VMT Navigation Supports River Crossing for a New Gas Pipeline
Neustadt an der Donau is a town in Lower Bavaria region of Germany, located on the River Danube. Recently there was requirement for the installation of a new 1,000 mm diameter gas pipeline over a length of some 1,260 m.
September 2018
VMT System Supports World Record Bore in New Zealand
Whilst undertaking the modernisation of a wastewater treatment plant near Auckland, New Zealand a new sea outfall pipeline was required.
August 2018
VMT supports excavation on the fifth longest tunnel in Germany
The Boßler Tunnel, currently under construction is part of the new NBS Wendlingen-Ulm high-speed railway.
Juni 2018
VMT supports Flood Prevention Work in Mexico
The Canal General del Chalco is a 6.34 m diameter tunnel designed to prevent flooding in Mexico City and the nearby Mexico valley.